CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND - From the sadness of the Christchurch earthquake, Softball rises to the Challenge. On February 22nd, 2011 the beautiful city of Christchurch in the South Island of New Zealand suffered an earthquake that led to extensive damage to buildings and property and some loss of life. The Garden City is the 2nd largest city in New Zealand and has taken a big hit in what has been described as a "once in 3000 years" event.

At the time the earthquake struck Dianne McDermott, one of the organizers of the Vintage Softball Carnival was at the Mainland Foundation Ballpark discussing arrangements for the 2012 World Vintage Softball Carnival. She was meeting with Cheryl Kemp , the progressive Chief Executive of Softball Canterbury, the host organization of the Carnival. Fortunately they suffered only minor cuts and bruises and while there was damage at the Ballpark it is repairable and the facility will be ready and waiting for participants in the 2012 Carnival.]]>

MYRTLE BEACH, SOUTH CAROLINA - The ISSA is pleased to announce that the ISSA/ASA United States Championships have been awarded to organizers at Myrtle Beach, SC and will be held on September 23-25, 2011. This National Championship event will utilize the new state-of-the-art facilities recently built in the area and provide the players an opportunity to visit one of the Nation’s favorite vacation spots. Players and fans are surely to create unforgettable memories in this South Coast paradise, which in addition to great softball fields will offer:

60 miles of wide, soft sandy beaches

Savory restaurants and family-friendly dining

Amusement and water parks

Live entertainment theaters and exciting nightlife

Thrilling water sports

The best golf courses in the south

Cultural activities and historic sites

Outlet malls, specialty boutiques, flea markets, and specialty stores

Freshwater, ocean and deep sea saltwater fishing

]]>March 2011Sun, 13 Mar 2011 00:11:57 +0000Drifton Set to Welcome Seniors to the Keystone Statehttps://seniorsoftball.org/newsletters/643-drifton-set-to-welcome-seniors-to-the-keystone-state.html
https://seniorsoftball.org/newsletters/643-drifton-set-to-welcome-seniors-to-the-keystone-state.htmlDrifton Set to Welcome Seniors to the Keystone State

DRIFTON, PENNSYLVANIA - The ISSA/NASF Penn Senior Classic will be held this year on May 13-15 in the “softball” community of Drifton. Many senior players journeyed to Drifton to compete in their younger years and now the Nation’s seniors will be playing at the upgraded facilities at the ASA of PA Jake Kislan Softball Complex for the first time. The Compex has hosted the USA Olympic Team and numerous ASA Championship events since its opening in 1973. Located in the Village of Drifton, the Complex consists of four lighted fields, a restaurant, sports shop, restroom facilities, paved walkways, and an ample area for parking.

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https://seniorsoftball.org/newsletters/642-have-a-wild-and-wonderful-time-at-the-mountaineer-senior-classic-and-mountainfest-2011.htmlHave a Wild and Wonderful Time

at the Mountaineer Senior Classic and MountainFest 2011

MORGANTOWN, WEST VIRGINIA - This summer the inaugural senior slowpitch softball tournament will come to Morgantown. The event named the Mountaineer Senior Classic will be held on the weekend of July 28-31 in conjunction with the 2011 Wild and Wonderful MountainFest. The MountainFest is held at Mylan Park and is four days of live music, exhibits and daily and nightly events for everyone. Montgomery Gentry, Ted Nugent and Grand Funk Railroad are some of the entertainers that will be performing at the event this year. Should be an exciting weekend at an exciting new ISSA senior softball venue for 2011.